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This hostel is right across the road from Buffalo Beach and sports some great views from the big picture windows in its upstairs dorms – the staff say you can sometimes see dolphins and orcas from here, but we couldn’t verify this. In either case, it’s an unusually nice view to wake up to, even if the 12-bed dorms with the good windows are a bit tight. The TV room is also fairly small but boasts the same view. There’s a friendly vibe to the place and the staff is very helpful. Facilities include an ordinary kitchen, internet access, table tennis and free use of kayaks and body boards.
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Price Dorm bed $24-26 ($21-23 BBH, HI/YHA) Single room $49-55 ($46-52 BBH, HI/YHA) Double/twin room $66-96 ($60-90 BBH, HI/YHA) Prices are in New Zealand dollars and are inclusive of all taxes.
Guest reviews forOn the Beach Backpackers Lodge (YHA Whitianga)
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(5.00)
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Whitianga (Coromandel Peninsula)
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(4.00)
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(4.00)
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(3.86)
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Anonymous
New York, NY
Great great place! 31 August 2003
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(Review ID: 12596)
This place is a converted motel. All of the rooms are very spacious, though some have a good number of beds in them. Most of the people here are easy to talk to, and the owners are great! The kitchen has all the usuals too! I THINK that all the rooms have a view of the ocean, which is amazing for sunrise views. I wouldnt even consider anywhere else if I were in the area again.
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felis
Melbourne, Australia
Pleasant, spacious, great hosts 7 November 2001
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(Review ID: 12597)
This place is highly reccommended, it has attractive accommodation, great facilities, spacious rooms. Does not appear to be a backpackers lodge. Would definately stay here again.
